Audio Recording Help, Audio Recording to PC Options

[mroberts70]

I know we have similar threads, and I even considererd that this should go under the Gear section but felt that this topic would be better served in the practice room since I use my recording device for practice more than anything. I struggled for awhile before I figured out what worked for me to record digitally from my guitar to some usable file on my PC..... like .mp3 or .wav.

Rather than hash out brands and what's better, it appears that some of our brothers and sisters here at GMC are just limited to what they can easily get their hands on, and maybe need help figuring out their best option with what they can get.

I'm certainly no expert on this, but I know what finally worked for me. I also realize that MAC is better suited for this, but unfortunately I spent all my fun money on the guitars and amps so I'm left with my PC which is close to 3 years old now.... and it actually works decent for recording better than I thought. So if you have older equipment, there may be hope.

So.... anyone needing help with this particular topic? I'm sure there are enough of us here to lend a hand.



Here's my current load out until I can move on to bigger and better things...

- Toshiba Laptop running AMD Athlon X-2 Daul Core 1.2 MHz CPU Windows 7, 3 GIG Ram and 300 MB HD.
- PreSonus USB 2x2
- Audacity recording software. It's Free and used for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

As you can see, I have an old laptop and free software so I'm definately not here trying to tell anyone what is "Best" to get, I'm just thinking someone may need help with what they have or what they are limited in getting.... and the GMC community has a lot of good people in it who may be able to help out...

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This post has been edited by mroberts70: Jan 22 2013, 07:11 PM

[Cosmin Lupu]

I like the tones but the installation and setup are a major turnoff for me - things should be friendly not complicated But that's me, you have to try it yourself and see if YOU like it

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[Headbanger]

I like the tones but the installation and setup are a major turnoff for me - things should be friendly not complicated But that's me, you have to try it yourself and see if YOU like it

You're Right Cosmin...but its easier to ask before you buy sometimes. I totally agree with you that things should be friendly and this is the second time Ive heard this is hard to set up!!

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[Todd Simpson]

I've never set up one of the line 6 interfaces personally so I can't help ya there. But make sure to follow the instructions and such. Usually its' install drivers/reboot/plug in the gear/launch daw or app.


Todd

You're Right Cosmin...but its easier to ask before you buy sometimes. I totally agree with you that things should be friendly and this is the second time Ive heard this is hard to set up!!

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[Cosmin Lupu]

I've never set up one of the line 6 interfaces personally so I can't help ya there. But make sure to follow the instructions and such. Usually its' install drivers/reboot/plug in the gear/launch daw or app.


Todd

Theoretically yes But in practice, it asked me for all sorts of upgrades which I couldn't get unless I had something else installed, which needed to get something from the internet which needed something else installed After a bit of this, it gets really annoying But then again, that's just me

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[Todd Simpson]

I hear ya But that sounds like computer recording in general just a bit yeah? Update this, go get that, reboot, etc. All of which is a big pain in the neck. These days home recording is about half made of up SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION. So if one is not comfy on the system admin side, then the whole enterprise seems like a HUGE chore. One cure for this is too simply get a MAC I know that may sound trite. But in my experience, my mac machines have just been easier to setup, easier to use, less prone to issues etc. Of course EVERYONE MILEAGE WILL VARY and some folks HATE MACS. To each his own

Todd

Theoretically yes But in practice, it asked me for all sorts of upgrades which I couldn't get unless I had something else installed, which needed to get something from the internet which needed something else installed After a bit of this, it gets really annoying But then again, that's just me

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